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NASCAR
NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. The NASCAR three top sanctioned series are Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. They also oversee smaller sanctioning bodies across the United States and Canada.
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Apparently he is. He has had a MAJOR personality/maturity change between 2009-2011.
What was Dale Earnhardt Jr's rookie year?
Dale Jr. drove for Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) from 1999-2007. In 2008, Junior started driving for Hendrick Motorsports.
Who were the Nascar drivers to make the Chase in 2011?
(In Point order as of the 2011 Ford 400): Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch.
Where are the NASCAR team shops located?
Hendrick Motorsports is located at: 4411 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262.
Which 5 Nascar tracks have the steepest banked curves?
Talladega Superspeedway has the steepest banking in the turns. Turns 1 and 2 have 33 degrees of banking. Turn 3 is 32.4 degrees and turn 4 is 32.5 degrees.
What race did Dale Earnhardt Sr. fall asleep in?
In the closing laps of the 1997 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt flipped his car after contact with Jeff Gordon. After the wreck, got out of the car, but then got back in and drove the wrecked car to the finish.
Which drivers do well at Talladega Superspeedway?
Nowadays a driver definitely needs a drafting partner at Talladega and Daytona if they want to succeed. Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are the two current winningest drivers at Talladega.
The last four seasons have been dominated by the drivers of Richard Childress Racing and Roush Fenway Racing (this includes the 2013 victory of David Ragan running RFR equipment provided to Front Row Motorsports).
Yes, he is. Elliott Sadler and his wife Amanda also have two children.
Where do the most crashes at Daytona speedway occur?
Traditionally coming off of turn 2 is the most treacherous. Therefore turn 2 is usually the home of "THE BIG ONE".
What is Dale Earnhardt Jr's profession?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a NASCAR driver for the Sprint Cup Series. His dad is the 7-time champion Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Which drivers does Coke sponsor?
Dale Jarrett, Ned Jarrett and Michael Waltrip, along with Kyle Petty, were the Coca Cola Family alumni drivers. The current Coca Cola Racing Family includes Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman, David Ragan, Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart.
Coca Cola is also the official soft drink of Nascar. They have been long time sponsors.
What is the world's largest sporting venue?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Seating Capaity 257,325 !
Largest Crowd 400,000!
How long has Richard Petty been a part of NASCAR?
Richard Petty has been a part of Nascar for over 50 years. His first race was on July 18, 1958.
What college courses do nascar drivers need?
It depends on your job, for most you don't, but it helps to have a degree. What you need most is a mechanical (degree or knowledge) and athletic abilities.
Is a green car considered bad luck by NASCAR drivers?
To some NASCAR drivers it is and to some it isn't. For decades the color green has been a superstition in NASCAR. Throughout the years, there have been drivers who adamantly refused to drive a green car.
What cars were involved in Dale Earnhardt Sr's fatal crash?
Dale Sr's car made slight contact with Sterling Marlin's #40 and as he slid up the track he collided with Ken Schrader's #36, causing both cars to go nose first into the wall.
What is the highest Dale Earnhardt Jr. has finished in the Cup Series championship?
Dale Jr. finished in 19th place, two laps down at Richmond on April 30, 2011. With roughly 100 laps remaining in the race, Junior's team decided not to pit for gas and went with track position hoping for a late caution. There would be no more cautions in the race, and he was forced to pit under green with 10 laps remaining, he was running in eighth place at the time.
How fast did Rusty Wallace go at Talladega?
Rusty Wallace ran a fast lap at Talladega with the restrictor plate taken off. He had an average speed of 221.00 mph. After the lap, he told Nascar officials that there was no way the drivers could drive that fast in a pack of 43 cars.
How long is a NASCAR driver a rookie?
The average age of a NASCAR driver these days is between 25-40.
How many points does a driver get for winning a Nascar race?
The winner of a Nascar race earns 47 points and can receive a maximum of 48 points for the win.
- A first place finish earns 43 points.
- The race winner receives 3 bonus points.
- Leading a lap - 1 bonus point
- Driver who leads the most laps in the race - 1 bonus point
